Staining plastic key tips

[David Ilvedson]

Carlos,

First don't make this your problem.  It's their problem and you will see what can be done.  I don't think anything can be done.   Let them know that upfront.   Suggest moving keytops from the extremes to fill in.   A new set of keytops, etc.  

David Ilvedson, RPT

Pacifica, CA 94044









Original message

From: "John Ross" 

To: "Pianotech List" 

Received: 10/16/2007 1:11:44 PM

Subject: Re: Staining plastic key tips





The new ones would have a very smooth finis, so I doubt anything would take.

Sand the 2 new ones with 1000 grit water paper, then they would have a better chance of taking your stain.

How about sanding them all, with say 1000 grit waterpaper, they might even match.

I don't know, if I would put your iodine mixture on them all?

I have never tried any of the above, but if I was faced with your problem, they would be my choices.

Or would it work to sell a keyjob, depending on the condition of the others, and of course would the piano warrant it?



John M. Ross

Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada

jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Carlos Ralon 

To: pianotech 

Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 4:36 PM

Subject: Staining plastic key tips





I need to color match 2 new plastic key tops to the older plastic.  What is the best? I tried an iodine mixture but it would wipe off, even the next day.  Someone with a home brew?

Carlos Ralon, RPT
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